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The event also featured group activities and discussions around mental health.

This Olympic gold medalist visits Valley Stream Central High School District

Female athletes in the Valley Stream Central High School District were recently treated to a special visit by Olympic gold medalist swimmer Samantha Arsenault Livingstone. The visit highlighted the … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/12/24

Chosen by their principals for their leadership and academic achievements, Gunand Thind, Mary Youssef and Ashley-Ann Francis stepped up to represent their peers as the Valley Stream Central High School District’s liaisons to the board of education.

Meet the first all-female team of student liaisons to the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education

Meet Gunand Thind, Mary Youssef, and Ashley-Ann Francis, the trio of Valley Stream high school seniors appointed as student liaisons to the Central High School Board of Education. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/5/24

Wheeler Avenue Elementary School students took part in “No One Eats Alone Day” where they stretched their social muscles chatting with each other over a meal.

Wheeler Avenue School kids work their social skills during lunchtime

Some kids, though not all, can suffer the lonely sting of sitting alone at the lunch table. Valley Stream District 13’s Wheeler Avenue Elementary School recently observed “No One Eats … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/29/24

For the first time, the Valley Stream Central High School District board of education welcomed its three newest student liaisons to the board Gunand Thind, from North High School; Ashley-Ann Francis, from South High School; and Mary Youssef, from Central High School.

Valley Stream Central High School District welcomes its board of education student liaisons

The Valley Stream Central High School District is proud to welcome its Board of Education student liaisons for the 2023-2024 school year. These three students are Gunand Thind, from North High … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/22/24

Howell Road Elementary School students held their annual Ancient Egypt Museum Exhibit, providing a tour of history through one of the most significant ancient civilizations.

See how Howell Road School turns into an ancient Egypt museum

Students at Howell Road Elementary School showed off their writing chops and research and creative skills at the school’s annual Ancient Egypt Museum Event. The students created an informative … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/22/24

Clear Stream Avenue Elementary students enjoyed their new playground after its official opening.

Clear Stream breaks in a new playground

Clear Stream Avenue School has a renovated playground, an upgrade that district officials say “will further enhance the educational experience for students.” The opening of Clear Stream … more

By Juan Lasso | 3/15/24

Alyssa Santiago, center, signs her letter of intent to play Division 2 soccer at Mercy College with Erica Santiago, left, Coach Steve Sharkey, and Justin Roman.

This Valley Stream Central senior scores dual scholarship

Alyssa Santiago, 17, a senior at Valley Stream Central High School, has garnered attention for her remarkable achievements both on and off the soccer field. Santiago’s journey in soccer … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/8/24

Let’s reconsider electrifying school buses statewide

New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment. more

By Ari Brown | 3/8/24

At our schools, they’re cutting to the bone

My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more

By Jack Martins | 3/1/24

Gabriella Gonzalez, 17, and Sudan Belnavis, 14, help 9-year-old Dominic Laurent, center, embrace his inner Chinese lion during the library’s Lunar New Year festivity.

Valley Stream South students light up library with New Lunar Year lion dance

A lion was set loose in the Children’s Room at Waldinger Memorial Library on Feb. 10. Not the kind that prowls in tall savannah grass, but instead dances majestically to a pulsing drumbeat … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/16/24

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